Training Autonomous Surgeons. Issue 5 (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sandhu, Gurjit; Teman, Nicholas R.; Minter, Rebecca M.
• Is Part Of: Annals of surgery. Volume 261:Issue 5(2015:May)
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001058
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4932

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="PRECIS"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Concern exists that graduating surgical residents are unprepared for independent practice due to reduction in training time and responses to increased supervision requirements. Significant faculty development efforts utilizing an entrustment framework and focused on progressive autonomy are needed to ensure that a well-trained surgical workforce is produced for the future.</p> </abstract>